M35a2 Tires ?

[tklm539]

Yes, I have not even picked up my deuce and I am already planning on what I want to add/change.

It currently has stock NDT tires. They are all in good shape. When they go I want to put tires like the ones in photo. Not the same size, just tread pattern. Does anyone know what they are and where you get them.

I grabbed this pic. off one of the recent posts. I hope the owner does not mind.

Tom

 

[M1075]

Those are Michelin XL tires. The 5 tons use the 14.00R20 size, but you will need either 12.5R20, 11.00R20, 14.5R20, or 15.5R20 depending on what you are after. The 12.5s are the same heigt as a stock 9.00. For duals, I would only run the 11.00s. The 14.5s and 15.5s look great as singles, but will require custom rims.

 

[doghead]

Take a look on this link there are some of this type of tires for sale with some pictures of them. I am not necessarily endorsing the seller, just showing you a source for pics. http://www.usa6x6.com/products_and_services/tires.html

I grabbed this pic. off one of the recent posts. I hope the owner does not mind.

Also, I doubt Chris will mind the free exposure! That truck is one sweet rig for sure!
Westech here on SS was offering this type of tire for sale recently too!

 

[emmado22]

Before you go running out and ordering stuff from USA 6x6, do a search for them.. There have been many very unhappy customers of theirs..

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

Go with the 14.5's. There has a lot of discussion about this in the last few months. I have been making rims and have found a good source for tubes. Check out these threads:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=8666
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index....start=20&sid=ceab166d931e89b67e31772674c9a689
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index....rder=asc&sid=a5195a14ea694284902e62b6ba08d6ad

Have fun and ask questions. This stuff can be dangerous if you plan to do what I did so take chances.

Joe Trapp

 

[rdixiemiller]

Joe
Who are you getting your tubes from?

 

[Blythewoodjoe]

These dudes.
http://www.innertubes.net/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=279

Call them and ask for Rusty. Nice guy. The number is 800-325-2860 ext. 102.

The web stuff don't work for some reason. I got the tube on the link above and a 12" wide flap for the 14.5 tires. I was very pleased with the flap. It cost a little more than the tube. I am going to order a couple more next week. All in all I have $50 in each tire (that don't include the gas and time to pick them up) and almost $70 in the tube and flap.

Joe Trapp

 

[red devils dude]

tklm539 just to make it a little easier the largest tire you can run on a stock deuce wheel
is 11.00-20 the stock wheel is 7.5" wide.